8-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

JRO Airport – Moshi town

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport; meet by our knowledgeable driver guide, after greetings and double check your bags will transfer you to Moshi town (45 minutes’ drive). Briefing will be provided by your Kilimanjaro professional and experienced guide. Your Kilimanjaro guide will also check your climbing equipment’s. Anything missing can be rented for you.

Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort or Similar.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Panama Garden Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Moshi Town – Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut

After a morning briefing and team introductions, we drive to Kilimanjaro Park’s Eastern Gate, Marangu, at 1,860m. Here, your guide will arrange permits and registration for search and rescue services. The walk to Mandara Hut (2,700m) begins through a rainforest, where rain showers are likely, so bring a raincoat.

On your first day at altitude, we strongly recommend:

Avoid caffeine and alcohol
Drink at least 4 liters of water throughout the day
Take Diamox to help with altitude sickness (consult your doctor)
Listen to your body and inform your guide if you feel unwell
Acclimatization discomfort, such as nausea and headaches, is common at night due to lower oxygen levels.

Change in Elevation: Marangu Gate (1,860m) to Mandara Hut (2,700m)
Distance: 11km
Time: 5-7 hours

Accommodation: Mandara Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut

After an early breakfast, the group will begin the trek from Mandara Hut to the second-highest camp, Horombo Hut (3,720m). The journey offers views of both Kibo and Mawenzi volcanoes. Upon arrival, you will rest before completing an acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut, gaining 200 meters in altitude, and then descending back to Horombo Hut for dinner.

Note: The acclimatization hike is important for adjusting to the altitude and increasing your chances of summiting Kilimanjaro while avoiding altitude sickness.

Trekking from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut:
Elevation Gain: Mandara Hut (2,700m) to Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Distance: 10km
Time: 5-6 hours

Acclimatization hike:
Elevation Gain: Horombo Hut (3,720m) to 3,920m
Distance: 2.5km
Time: 1-2 hours

Accommodation: Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Horombo Hut - Acclimatization

You will spend an extra day at the Horombo Huts to allow your body to acclimate to the increasingly high altitude. You must stay at camp and relax if you are showing any signs of illness or are feeling especially tired. However, if you feel well-acclimated to the altitude, then you are free to walk up to Mawenzi Hut and admire the incredible view of Kibo and Mawenzi. Keep a steady pace and you walk the route and enjoy the magnificent landscape. Otherwise, you can take a journey to the remarkable Zebra Rocks. This requires a climb of 310 metres.

Hiking: 1-2 hours
Overnight Altitude: ~14,400
Habitat: Heath/Moorland

Accommodation: Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut

On this day, right after breakfast the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the climbing Kilimanjaro’s summit. When you reach the camp, you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Kibo Hut (4,700m)
Hiking Distance: 10km
Hiking Time: 4- 8 hours

Accommodation: Kibo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut

Night departure from Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and the start of your trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). This stretch of Marangu Route is of a moderate physical difficulty, but high altitude puts any climbers body to the test. For the entire length of the trekking each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will be monitoring your stamina and mental resolve. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m).
Please note: 90% of mountain accidents - including broken limbs - happen on the way down. However, they are easily avoided by taking care of how and where you step.
Change in Elevation: Kibo Hut (4,700m) – Uhuru Peak (4,700m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Hiking Distance: 16km
Hiking Time: 9 - 12 hours

Accommodation: Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:

Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Horombo hut – Marangu gate – Moshi town

You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Marangu Gate (1,860m)
Hiking Distance: 18km
Hiking Time: 5 - 6 hours

Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort or Similar.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Panama Garden Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Moshi Town – JRO Airport

After breakfast at your hotel today we shall have a short walk around Moshi town then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport back home or proceed to Zanzibar

Note: while most hotels have an 10:00 AM check-out policy, they also offer late check-out for those with evening or night departure. The fees are moderate.

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Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.